July
The Barnstable County Agricultural Society held its first fair, consisting primarily of livestock and handcraft exhibits, in October of 1844. Today the fair features carnival rides, midway games, a petting zoo, arts & crafts, musical performances, horse shows, a demolition derby, and more!

August
FPD hosts its National Night Out (nationwide community crime watch event) on the first Tuesday in August, 6pm-9pm. The event includes tours of the police station, activities for children including face painting, and a “Dunk-a-Cop” dunk tank, K-9 demonstrations, and more.

December
The Falmouth Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Christmas Parade steps off at noontime at the intersection of Davis Straits and Dillingham Avenue. It proceeds down Davis Straits, along Main Street, and ends at the Village Green. The parade will feature theme decorated floats, marching bands, live animals, costumed characters, and Santa Claus!

Academy dates to be announced
A 10 week program during which participants learn about the daily operations of the police department, such as patrol functions, detective operations, E911 communication and dispatch, Special Response Team operations, and more. Students will have the opportunity to accompany a police officer on a ride along for a portion of a patrol shift.

Events

Our Mission

The mission of the Falmouth Police Department is to provide ethical, crime prevention and detection. This is accomplished through professional service in partnership with the community: to improve quality of life by meeting the ever changing and growing needs of our diverse community and its visitors.